Minneapolis, MN
Overnight shooting leaves 4 kids injured in Minneapolis
A shooting around 1 a.m. Sunday left four children injured — one critically.
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, officers were notified of several ShotSpotter activations on the 1200 block of West Broadway Avenue. While responding, the officers were also notified of a 911 call stating that there was a vehicle with multiple people shot inside on the 1400 block of Plymouth Avenue North.
Officers found five children inside the car, four of whom had gunshot wounds. The injured included two boys and two girls, ages 11-14 years old, police said. They were brought to the hospital and the fifth juvenile was arrested, as the vehicle they were in was stolen.
Three of the children had non-life-threatening injuries, but one of the girls was shot in the head. O’Hara said she is in critical but stable condition.
Police said that preliminary information indicates that the group was driving a stolen Kia when someone driving a dark-colored sedan started following them and later shot at them with fully automatic gunfire. O’Hara added that around 30 pieces of ballistic evidence were recovered from the scene, but it’s possible even more rounds were fired, with some of the casings being in the sedan.
“This is a tremendous problem we’ve been having over the past two years — juveniles joyriding in stolen cars and then becoming involved in more and more serious crime,” O’Hara said. “We’ve noticed this year that the theft of Kias and Hyundais is down by about a quarter, and for most of the summer, Kias and Hyundais were less than half of all the vehicles stolen in the city.”
O’Hara noted that there was a slight uptick in the number of stolen Kias and Hyundais in the past month but said that while fewer of these cars are being stolen, the juvenile crime associated with the thefts has become more brazen. He added that there have been more aggravated assaults, robberies, hit-and-runs and other serious crimes more frequently committed by those involved in the vehicle thefts.
“I think, in a lot of ways, we are failing to deter this activity,” he said. “Two of the five juveniles involved in this incident were arrested not even two weeks ago for being in a stolen car.”
“Four kids shot between 11-14[years old] is outrageous,” O’Hara added. “And everyone should be up in arms over it. The police are doing everything that we can in response to this, but we can’t keep responding after the fact, we can’t keep arresting these kids. More needs to be done to deter this type of activity in the first place.”
When asked how to deter juveniles from stealing vehicles, O’Hara said he feels there haven’t been adequate consequences for the teens who have been arrested,
Minneapolis, MN
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente Expands Technology Investment
November 26, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente has announced significant investments in advanced restoration technology and enhanced service capabilities to better serve Minneapolis-area property owners facing water, fire, and mold damage. The expansion represents the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive restoration solutions using industry-leading equipment and proven methodologies.
The technology enhancement initiative focuses on upgrading the company’s restoration equipment arsenal and implementing advanced techniques designed to restore damaged properties to their pre-loss condition more efficiently. These improvements complement the company’s existing IICRC certifications in water damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage restoration, strengthening their position as a comprehensive restoration service provider in the Minneapolis market.
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente has served the Minneapolis community for over ten years, building expertise in addressing the region’s specific restoration challenges. The company’s approach combines emergency response capabilities with reconstruction services, providing property owners with integrated solutions from initial damage assessment through complete restoration.
The investment in advanced technology addresses the increasing complexity of restoration projects in the Minneapolis area, where properties frequently experience damage from severe weather conditions, frozen pipes, and seasonal flooding. The enhanced capabilities enable the company to handle both residential and commercial restoration projects with greater precision and efficiency.
“We recognize that property damage situations require both immediate response and long-term restoration expertise,” said Scott Clemente, Owner of SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente. “Our investment in advanced technology ensures we can provide Minneapolis property owners with the most effective restoration solutions available.”
The company’s comprehensive approach includes direct communication with insurance adjusters and thorough damage documentation, streamlining the claims process for property owners. This service model has positioned the business as a preferred provider among insurance professionals and property owners throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente maintains 24/7 emergency response capabilities, averaging 60-minute response times for urgent situations. The company’s team of over 65 employees provides coverage across downtown Minneapolis and central Minneapolis neighborhoods, addressing water damage from burst pipes, sewage backups, storm flooding, and equipment failures.
The technology expansion also enhances the company’s mold remediation capabilities, addressing moisture-related issues that commonly affect Minneapolis properties due to the region’s climate conditions. Advanced moisture detection and air quality monitoring equipment enable more precise identification and remediation of mold problems in basements, crawl spaces, and other vulnerable areas.
Fire damage restoration services benefit from upgraded soot removal technology and enhanced deodorization capabilities. The improved equipment allows for more effective smoke odor elimination and water damage mitigation from firefighting efforts, reducing overall restoration timelines for affected properties.
The company’s damage restoration services encompass both mitigation and reconstruction phases, providing property owners with continuity throughout the restoration process. This integrated approach eliminates the need for multiple contractors and ensures consistent quality standards from initial emergency response through final reconstruction.
As a family-operated business, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente continues to prioritize community relationships and customer service excellence. The technology investment reinforces the company’s commitment to maintaining industry leadership in restoration capabilities while preserving the personalized service approach that has defined their reputation in the Minneapolis market.
The enhanced technology capabilities position SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente to address evolving restoration challenges with greater precision, efficiency, and reliability. These advancements strengthen their ability to respond quickly to complex property damage scenarios and reinforce their role as a trusted restoration partner for Minneapolis-area property owners facing unexpected water, fire, or mold damage situations. By combining certified expertise with cutting-edge tools, the team continues to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes that safeguard properties.
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SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis/Team Clemente
Scott Clemente
(651) 564-9277
scott@servpro10278.com
1770 Hennepin Ave B1, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Blanketed With Snow Overnight
Minneapolis, MN
Former Minneapolis teacher and coach sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting children
A former Minneapolis teacher and coach was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday in connection with 12 counts of rape and sexual assault of victims under 13 years old.
Aaron James Hjermstad, 46, pleaded guilty in September to 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving victims under 13 years that took place between 2013 and 2021.
In addition to being sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years, Hjermstad must register as a predatory offender and will be on lifetime conditional release if he is ever paroled.
“My thoughts today are solely with the many victims in this case. What they endured as children is nothing short of horrifying,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Mr. Hjermstad is being held accountable, and a sentence of this length removes the possibility of further harm at his hands for decades to come.”
The attorney’s office said Hjermstad had coached many of the children or one of their family members. Hjermstad worked as a physical education and health teacher at The Mastery School and a basketball coach at Hospitality House Youth Development and Harvest Best Academy.
At the time he was charged, he’d already been convicted for similar assaults against 3 other victims, but he fled the state before he was sentenced.
In December 2021 he was caught in Idaho during a traffic stop. Law enforcement officials found thousands of videos showing him assaulting children. Some of the videos were taken at his Brooklyn Center home including footage with the 12 victims which led to the additional charges.
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